Walking Events Calendar near Cornell 2026-2027

August 2026

Road Race Walk 2 mi

The event offers an untimed 2 Miles walk that starts and finishes at the Fairbury Fairgrounds. Walkers must complete registration online prior to arriving as there is no paper registration on race day.

Aug

28

Fr

Folty 5k

Tonica | 23 mi from Cornell

Road Race Walk 5 km

The event offers a 3.1 Miles out and back course starting and ending at Village Hall, 308 Uncas St., Tonica, IL. Restrooms and refreshments are available after the race and a drink voucher is included with registration for participants 21 and old..

September 2026

Sep

4

Fr

Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Pontiac

Pontiac | 9 mi from Cornell

Road Race Walk

Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Pontiac

Walkers follow a paved Route 66 course from Old Log Cabin, 18700 Old Rte 66, Pontiac, passing murals, museums and classic Route 66 landmarks over 6.6K as a run/walk. The event includes a shared 2.1 mile Sidekick segment and supports ALS aware..

Sep

12

Sa

Cornell Days 5k

Cornell

Road Race Walk

Walkers have a 1 Miles fun run walk starting at Clinton Keith Mills Memorial Park and heading into the Cornell countryside. The out and back course follows county black top roads and runs alongside the 5K run, with a breakfast cookout after the r..

Sep

19

Sa

Runway to a Cure

Ottawa | 25 mi from Cornell

Road Race Walk 5 km

Walkers can choose the runway course of 5K or the shorter 1K family walk at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, IL, with routes held directly on the airport runway. The event is family friendly and includes a Survivor Recognition Lap alongside the run..

October 2026

Oct

3

Sa

Run the Woods

Hudson | 30 mi from Cornell

Trail Run Walk

An untimed trail walk of 1 Miles at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, 20 Timber Pointe Lane, Hudson, IL, takes place on trails. The walk runs alongside the running races and has packet pickup available at Timber Pointe.

November 2026

Nov

26

Th

Oglesby Turkey Trot

Oglesby | 27 mi from Cornell

Road Race Walk 3 mi

Walkers follow a 3 Miles roadway course beginning and ending at Elks Lodge, 800 E Walnut, Oglesby; participants should stay on the far side of the road. Packet pickup is available and water and refreshments are provided at the finish.